News Archive
Our news from the last few months.
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Brand New Lush Concept Store Now Open
Date Posted:11/08/2011
LUSH Fresh Handmade Cosmetics are pushing their environmental and ecological factors even further with Lush Newcastle’s brand new concept store featuring a Living Wall with live Aloe Vera plants growing in-store. Come Down on Thursday 18th August from 11.00am - 8.00pm to the brand new, re-located store (originally at 124 Grainger Street) now in Eldon Square, for a scent-sational day of re-opening party fun with a champagne reception. The Living Wall, designed by BioTecture Ltd, is an entirely new concept and Newcastle is the first Lush store to feature this development. The Living Wall is an in-store wall made of plants, which helps to insulate the store (thus saving energy) and purify the air. This helps to make the shop more eco-friendly and creates a healthier environment for customers and staff. To mark the opening of this innovative new store and for some first day fun LUSH COMPOUNDERS will be in-store demonstrating just how Lush make the one of a kind products Sex Bomb bath ballistic and Amandopondo and Dorothy bubble bars (see image) with customers free to join in. And of course, No party would be complete without drinks and nibbles and customers can sit back and relax with staff on hand... -
New Next Store Now Open in Eldon Square
Date Posted:12/05/2011
Shoppers in Newcastle are eagerly awaiting the opening of the new Next store in Eldon Square! Standing at almost 34,000 square feet, the impressive new store will be a must-visit on every shopper's agenda when the doors open at 11am on Thursday 12th May. To celebrate, Next is giving the first 100 customers through the door a chance to win a £25, £50 or even £100 Next gift card in the Golden Ticket competition. There will be delicious cupcakes provided by Stacie Stewart from the Beehive Bakery in Sunderland. She reached the finals of MasterChef in 2010 and is also a regular on ITV's This Morning, so we know they'll be baked to perfection! For those needing a pampering treat after all that shopping, therapists from Taizen Skin Therapy Centre in Whitley Bay will be in-store to offer free mini manicures and beauty advice to customers. If you can't make it on the opening day, come down to the store on Saturday May 14th when Next has another exciting event planned! Professional dancers (who have been on the X Factor and on tour with the likes of Take That) and DJ Crunski will appear in the store window providing entertainment for shoppers between 10am and... -
Lipsy Is Now Open In Eldon Square!
Date Posted:09/05/2011
Lipsy is a young British fashion brand founded in the heart of London. Season to season, trend to trend, Lipsy delivers sexy and glamorous clothes that make you feel amazing… Never one to stand still, Lipsy scorches a path to the high street, providing celebrities and fashionistas with styles that sizzle. Lipsy is dedicated to ensuring the hottest looks move from the catwalk to the high street in the blink of an eye. We create designs that love the female form so that you can achieve that sexy look with attitude. Lipsy stores and concessions are opening throughout the UK and Ireland and the latest new concession is opening in Eldon Square within the new Next store. Lipsy is collaborating once again with Pixie Lott who is currently preparing to launch her SS11 Pixie for Lipsy collection. This will be her third collection with Lipsy. Pixie’s previous two collections had customers flocking to Lipsy stores in their thousands to be the first in line to wear her designs. The Pixie Collection is an exclusive range co-designed by Pixie and inspired by the singer's own unique style. It is no surprise that this third collection is hotly tipped to be another smash... -
Whittard of Chelsea Returns to Eldon Square
Date Posted:04/03/2011
Tea and coffee connoisseurs will be delighted to see that Whittard of Chelsea has returned to Eldon Square. Located near Boots and John Lewis, the store offers the finest teas and coffees from around the world and stocks an extensive range of tea and coffee making equipment and related gifts. Shopping at Whittard of Chelsea involves all the senses, there is always something new to offer, teas to smell, touch and taste, freshly roasted coffee to be ground. For those with a sweet tooth, the extensive range of hot chocolates, sweets, treats and biscuits is truly hard to resist. Everyone at Whittard has a passion for tea and coffee, and if it's all new to you, they will be happy to have a chat with you and make some recommendations. -
Our Lucky Competition Winners
Date Posted:21/12/2011
Eldon Squares lucky competition winners Merry Christmas and Congratulations to our lucky competition winners!!! Pamela Batty - who has won a watch from Christopher Alexander in Eldon Square. Mr Irvin Bullock - who has won the £500 Next gift card. Paul Thorpe - who has won a £100 Eldon Square Gift Card from our Facebook page monthly give-away. Rebecca Hedley from Hexham - Who has won a £500 Eldon Square gift card. -
Winner of Serendipity Competition
Date Posted:09/12/2011
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John Lewis New Beauty Retreat
Date Posted:14/11/2011
A spa for luxurious treatments or a quick beauty fix We're very excited to announce the opening of the Beauty Retreat within John Lewis, Eldon Square on the 22 October. Conveniently located on the ground floor of the shop, but a million miles away from the hustle and bustle, it's a haven where you can take some time out, relax, and enjoy being pampered. It hosts a collection of trusted beauty brands, each with their own treatment room. There's also a reception area where you can enjoy herbal tea, and browse a magazine while you wait for your treatment. Whatever you're looking for, and however much or little time you have, we're sure you'll find the perfect beauty solution for you. There are treatments for nails, brows and lashes, as well as pedicures, waxing, tanning, make-up, facials and massages. With the latest innovative treatments from the finest beauty brands, our Beauty Retreat is ideal for women and men. The unique environment and excellent customer service ensures it's the perfect way to help you look and feel your very best. Click here for Beauty Retreat contact details and opening times. Click here for store contact details. -
The Thrift Boutique Opens in Eldon Square
Date Posted:24/01/2011
A new bargain boutique is bringing charity shop chic to Eldon Square. The Thrift Boutique opened in Eldon Square on Monday 24th January, offering designer and vintage gems at knock-down prices. The boutique is run by North East charity The Cyrenians and all profits from the store will be used to support disadvantaged people in the North East. Thrift Boutique is situated in Eldon Square, close to the Monument entrance, opposite Past Times.
